Old Soul, Young Heart

Today's List (Day 10): On My Wishlist I think it's hard to put together a wishlist these days, because I want everything that I pin on Pinterest and pretty much everything on that website, in general! Also, like I've said before, the internet makes it difficult to choose since your options are endless and the range of prices is huge. Right now, though, I've been wanting new work clothing, a maxi skirt, new black ballet flats, and boots without heels in both black and brown. Need this whole outfit that was pinned on Pinterest Me Too black flat (Lawton style) Steve Madden (Bonanza style)

Today's List (Day 9): Favorite Websites and Blogs I'm not a big blog follower (other than following my friends' blogs), but I might be once I have time and a kitchen to properly cook in. I do have a few websites that I frequent quite often, though...

Today's List (Day 8): In My Bag Planner, coin purse, pill case (Tylenol, Pepto), Clinique compact, hand sanitizer, tampon, key to Turner's house (I'm housesitting starting Friday), Hobo International wallet, cell phone, mints, wipes for my glasses... all in a Hobo International purse that I love ! -------------------- I'm one step closer to having all of my dreams come true. It sounds so silly to say that, but I almost really do feel that way. I had my phone interview this morning for the advisor positions here at Heartland. I was sooooo nervous, but it went well, I think. Padriac, the Dean of Enrollment Services, told me afterwards that I did good, so that's a good sign. Candace Brownlee, the Director of Student Recruitment, came in and gave me a hug and said that she's excited for me. Candace and Amy have both said that I'm more well-suited and qualified to stay here in Advising anyhow. (Remember that I wasn't offered the position in Recrui

Today's List (Day 7): Blog Goals Hmm... I'm not sure if I have any blog goals. I sometimes say that I'm going to write in it more or make it more interesting (part of the reason I'm doing this list thing), but really I blog just because it's fun for me and I know there are a few people who like to read up on what I'm doing. Other than that, I just do whatever. -------------------- Today is my golden birthday. The day started off as it should, with a thunderstorm at midnight. Philip and I sat on the porch and watched it roll in! I had lots of nice "happy birthday"s at work and the student workers made me cute little Disney-inspired and crayon-colored birthday signs for my office. Philip and I went to dinner at Fiesta and then just hung out at home. It was nice. I can't believe that I'm 27. I never thought that I would get old, but it's happening... slowly, it's happening. I had a hard time when I turned 25, but I was tol

Yesterday's List (Day 6): Least Favorite Words These two words are too difficult for me to type out (or think about or say), but I'll give you a hint. They both start with the letter "c" and are alternative terms for our private parts. *shudders* Right off the top, I can't think of any others, but I'm sure some others exist for me!

Today's List (Day 5): Weekend Goals Weekend's halfway over, but... Sleep in Spend time with my boyfriend Celebrate me and my uncle's birthday with my family Maaaybe clean a little :P Not stress over my upcoming phone interview -------------------- I think I'm done shopping at the mall. For one, the clientele is becoming a little sketchy. Okay, maybe a little more than a little. I almost don't feel comfortable being there at times. The problem might also be that I'm just not feeling the current fashions; I couldn't find anything that I liked. I have a little disposable income right now and I wanted to buy some cute clothes, but I didn't see anything that I wanted! This is strange for me. Maybe I'm becoming more picky or maybe there is just nothing out right now or maybe my expectations are high since I can basically find anything and everything I want on the internet. It was a disappointing trip. (A good problem to have.)

Today's List (Day 4): Today's Playlist Well, I don't/can't really listen to music while I'm at work, but if I did it would be my Dario Marianelli Pandora station, which essentially plays songs from movie scores and I love love love it! (I'm on break right now, so I decided to start playing it and so far I've heard songs from The Hours and Edward Scissorhands . The best!) Other than that, tonight while I'm driving to Philip's, I'll be listening to the dubstep mix that he made for me. -------------------- I've had to laugh the past few days because I've had a few students that think they are the bomb diggity, as it were. The one yesterday had aspirations to go to an Ivy League university, which is great, but he was very condescending to me and I'm not sure why. Because I work at a community college? Well, sorry to break it to ya, buddy, but you're going to be attending one... for now, anyway! The student today place

Today's List (Day 3): Things I'm Looking Forward To 1. My birthday 2. The 4th of July 3. Getting a full-time and permanent job 4. Having insurance and vacation time 5. Moving in with my love for the first time 6. Getting engaged 7. Getting a doggy 8. Planning our wedding 9. Getting married 10. Going on our honeymoon

Today's List (Day 2): Things I'm Good At I don't know why, but I've always been good at spelling. It just came natural for me. My mom always said it was because I sat and listened to my brother practice his spelling words when I was younger, but I'm just good at remembering how to spell anything after I've seen it once, including people's names. I think I've also always been decently talented at writing. I won a contest in 5th grade for some poems that I wrote (uh, yeah... pretty awesome!) and I've been encouraged by professors to pursue getting some work published. I also just enjoy it. :) Unfortunately I'm not creative enough to write my own poems or stories nowadays, though I wish I had a really good idea for a series of books so that I could make the big bucks off of writing like J.K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyer. Mostly anything that requires coordination or athletic ability has always come natural for me, as wel

I've decided to do something sorta fun for the next 30 days in my blog. Though I don't know how often anyone reads this thing (if anyone even does at all!), I thought it would be more interesting to have something besides my complaining to look at. I'm going to try to make it visually appealing, but we'll see how lazy I become as time progresses. Ha! So... I'm copying my friend Ashleigh's blog idea from back in April. She started the 30 Days of Lists  Challenge and I thought it looked fun. Here goes! Today's List (Day 1):   A Few Things About Me I'm a cat lover, and really just an animal lover, and really just anything-that-is-cute-and/or-small lover. It makes me so happy. I'm seriously addicted to chocolate... like, for real. If I don't have some every day, it takes a lot for me to not think about it and I'll go to great lengths to get some. It's a problem at times. I'm a bit of a perfectionist, though I'

My second cousin, Barb, stopped by from out of town today and dropped off a copy for me of what she has of our family tree. This would be my dad's mother's side (my grandma, Susan Grey Scheffert). I was lucky enough to hear some stories from my grandma about her family members and other ancestors. One story that always stuck with me was about a woman who befriended and took care of a sick Native American, who then came and saved the woman and her family from an ambush on the town by other Native Americans. This story was retold in the family tree documents! There were other things like letters from family members during the 1920s who were trying to learn more about their ancestors and lists of people, who they married, where they lived (most in central Illinois, even two hundred years ago!), how many children they had, and when they died. It was so fascinating. I had to laugh at one letter in 1929 that ended by saying that everyone in the family has served and loved thi

Sometimes I believe my skills in objectivity overshadow my interpersonal skills. What I mean is--at times I feel as though I don't react the way people want me to or expect me to when they say something or are explaining a story, because I can't help but see that there's more at work than just their opinion, perspective, and experience. Sometimes people just want you to be mad when they're mad and frustrated when they're frustrated and, at times, this can be difficult for me. I learned the skill of objectivity from my colleagues at Advocate BroMenn. They taught me calmness and, honestly, sort of a lack-of-reaction type of reaction when things seem somewhat sensationalized. Especially in a professional atmosphere--like at work--I think it's important to know how to react appropriately. This is difficult for me, especially as I'm trying to establish good relationships with my colleagues, because it seems that sympathy and gossip can sometimes be the easiest

I hate my hair right now. Hate. I am usually neutral about it, but right now I dislike it greatly. It's too curly and not long enough. I'm really trying to embrace the curl, but it is difficult. I could possibly like it if it weren't so curly. I could possibly also like it if it weren't inbetween short and long. Really I just need some solution to the curly around my face because that's the real issue. K... enough ridiculous pettiness.

I'll be really happy when the whole interview process is over for the advisor jobs at Heartland, whatever the result may be (me with or without a permanent, full-time position there). I feel like I am walking on pins and needles in terms of asking questions and/or messing up. I have a few really good days and then something happens where I feel totally stupid. I'm in this weird spot where I've been there for a while, but I feel 100% like I'm in a new job. It's so strange and I can't wait for it to be over, no matter the outcome. In other news, I've fallen in love with the website  Pinterest . I'm pretty sure I had this idea months ago (though I'm sure it's also been in existence for months). I wanted to have some sort of mechanism where I could keep track of all the cool things I came across (honestly, wedding-related things), so that I wouldn't forget the ideas I had. Enter this website. It's incredible and I just love it!

Last week was my last week at ISU and my first week back at Heartland. I had been doing half days at each place. It was fine, but it made for long days, since I was at Heartland until 7:00 pm. I am glad to be done at ISU, but also a little sad to leave. I have enjoyed my graduate assistantship--getting to know the students who use the office and my colleagues there, as well as doing the logistical work, coming up with new ideas, and learning more about disabilities... all of it... has been fun. I'll miss that office, but it's time to move on. :) On Tuesday the department had a little going away get-together for me with Einstein's bagels and cream cheese; they all know it's my fav. They gave me a gift, as well, which was a professional portfolio with my name engraved on it--perfect for job interviews and whatnot. It was very nice, especially since I wasn't expecting anything. So starting this week, I'll be at Heartland full-time. I feel sort of nervous abou

The best month to be birthed has arrived!!!